Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

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The New York Times introduced Connections, a daily word association puzzle that quickly cemented its place in the routines of language lovers. Unlike conventional crosswords, Connections challenges players to uncover hidden themes linking 16 seemingly unrelated words.